Diaper Bank

In 2014, after extensive research, we realized that there was a need for diaper assistance in our area.  Diapers are expensive and not accessible through government assistance programs. Without diapers, babies cannot participate in early childhood education programs. Without child care, parents are unable to go to work. This increases the financial burden to low income families, and they are often left without an adequate supply of diapers to keep their young children happy and healthy. The Junior League of Daytona Beach Diaper Bank began with the purpose of providing diapers to families in need within our community.  The Junior League of Daytona Beach runs the only diaper bank in Volusia and Flagler Counties and collaborates with community partners to distribute to families in need.

 

Diaper Need Awareness Week 2023 begins September 18th!

To kick off Diaper Need Awareness Week, please consider donating diapers to the JLDB Diaper Bank.

JLDB Diaper Bank Wish List Link: 

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The JLDB Diaper Bank has distributed more than 600,000 diapers to date.

Our diaper bank’s mission is to continue to provide a consistent supply of diapers and wipes within our community and to promote health and relief to families in need.

Help local families by donating today! 

 

The JLDB Diaper Bank has distributed more than 200,000 diapers within the last two years. Our diaper bank’s mission is to continue to provide a consistent supply of diapers and wipes within our community and to promote health and relief to families in need.

Diaper Need in America – #DiaperNeed

What Is Diaper Need?

Diaper needs is defined as the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep a baby clean, dry and healthy.

Fast Facts

  • 2 million children in the U.S., aged 3 or younger live, in poor or low-income families.
  • 1 in 3 American families reports experiencing diaper need.
  • Medicaid covers 47% of all births, on average, in the US, yet no government program provides diapers as a basic need for babies. No state or federal child safety-net program allocates dollars specifically for the purchase of diapers.
  • Disposable diapers cost $70 to $80 per month per baby.
  • Without transportation, buying diapers at a convenience store (rather than a large “big box” store), can significantly increase the monthly cost of diapers.
  • Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, toddlers about 8 diapers per day.
  • The Junior League of Daytona Beach has distributed more 117,000 diapers to local families in need in 2017.

Negative Consequences

  • Diaper need impacts the physical, mental & economic well-being of children & parents.
  • Babies who remain too long in a soiled diaper, are exposed to potential health risks.
  • Most childcare facilities require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers.
  • Many parents cannot go to work or school if they can’t leave their babies at child care.
  • Cloth diapers are not accepted at the vast majority of child care centers.

The Junior League of Daytona Beach is a proud member of the National Diaper Bank Network!

All images and resources were used from the National Diaper Bank Network website.